Question

1. which word indicates a choice between alternatives?

a. weathers
b. whether
c. weathered
d. weather

Explanation:

• Option a: "weathers" is a verb (third - person singular of "weather", meaning to withstand weather conditions), not related to choice.
• Option b: "whether" is used to introduce a clause that presents a choice between alternatives (e.g., "I don't know whether to go or stay").
• Option c: "weathered" is an adjective or verb (past tense of "weather"), related to weather effects, not choice.
• Option d: "weather" is a noun (atmospheric conditions) or verb (withstand weather), not related to choice.

Answer:

b. whether